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A major focal point is interdisciplinary research and teaching in two main areas: moral, social & political philosophy, and philosophy of mind, language, and knowledge. The Department has strong ties to the Centre on Values and Ethics and the Institute for Cognitive Science. Several members are also active researchers in history of philosophy. Learn more.
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Shweta Singh
Read about the department’s most recent exchange student from India, Shweta Singh in this month’s issue of TheGraduate@Carleton: http://www5.carleton.ca/fgpa/2012/the-delhi-exchange
2012-13 Contract Instructor Positions
The Department of Philosophy is now seeking qualified contract instructors for the 2012-13 academic year. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2012. Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 Contract Instructor positions in the Department of Philosophy Carleton University The appointment of all Contract Instructors at Carleton University is subject to the provisions of Articles ... more
COVE Graduate Student Conference
The 4th Annual Centre on Values and Ethics (COVE) student conference will take place March 10 & 11, 2012. Topic: The Inter-disciplinarity of Ethics This year’s COVE Conference will focus on the ways in which ethics and values play an important role in most, if not all, academic disciplines. Various methods of study and inquiry ... more
Contract Instructors for Summer 2012
The Department of Philosophy is now accepting applications for the summer 2012 session. Deadline to apply is January 11, 2012. Please click here for further information.
COVE Distinguished Speaker
Centre on Values and Ethics presents Dr. Linda Treviño Professor of Organizational Behavior and Ethics Distinguished Professor Management and Organization Smeal College of Business, Penn State “Ethical Leadership, Ethical Culture, and Ethical Conduct” When: Dec. 7, 3:30 p.m. Where: 2017 Dunton Tower RSVP to Dr. Stephen Maguire Stephen_maguire@carleton.ca